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Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai, MD

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Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai, MD is a General Surgeon in Sioux Falls, SD.
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Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Sioux Falls, SD
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28 years of experience
Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai, MD is a General Surgeon in Sioux Falls, SD.

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Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai, MD is a General Surgeon in Sioux Falls, SD and has 28 years experience. They graduated from NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND / FACULTY OF MEDICINE. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Sanford Usd Medical Center. Dr. Thambi-Pillai has experience treating conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Intestinal Obstruction and Ileus among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Thambi-Pillai is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Ileus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Ileus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Ileus
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Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Rib Fracture
Small Intestine Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Peritoneal Dialysis
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Cross Aware HMO
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    Open Access Plus
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    Curative PPO Plus
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    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Choice Plus POS
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    Options PPO
  • Blue PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Sanford Clinic Surgical Associates
    1508 W 22nd St Ste 101, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (605) 328-3840
  2. 2 Office
    1420 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (605) 328-9290
  3. 3 VA Medical Center
    2501 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (605) 336-3230

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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thambi-Pillai's profile.

Dr. Thambi-Pillai frequently treats the following conditions: Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Intestinal Obstruction and Ileus. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai, MD is affiliated with Sanford Usd Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sanford Usd Medical Center

    1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD